THE ALTERNATIVE
Sam LaPorta
TE · DETStats & schedule ›6.3FF projected
↓ -0.3 vs ESPN
vs MINSun 1:00 PM ET
Should I start Sam LaPorta or Travis Kelce this week? Week 8 Standard (2026)
THE RESEARCH PICK
Start Travis Kelce
Week 8 · Standard
Travis Kelce receives the better positional matchup adjustment (0% versus -10%).
Forecast updated · Standard
vs MINRESEARCH PICK
Travis Kelce
TE · KCStats & schedule ›6.6FF projected
↑ +1.0 vs ESPN
at DENSun 4:25 PM ET
Sam LaPorta
FF6.3 FP
Boosted Trees4.7 FP
Workload6.8 FP
Monte Carlo6.7 FP
- His prior three-game scoring average was 14.8 FP. Compared with holding recent form level with the forecast, that scoring history shifts the tree estimate down 2.3 FP. This isolates model sensitivity, not a guaranteed football outcome.
- Recent scoring average: 8.3 FP.
- The MIN defensive matchup changes the FF estimate down 10%.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 5.9 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Amon-Ra St. Brown; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 7.3 targets per game.
Travis Kelce
FF6.6 FP
Boosted Trees5.9 FP
Workload6.0 FP
Monte Carlo6.7 FP
- Recent scoring average: 4.8 FP.
- The saved workload scenario allocates 5.6 targets and 0.0 carries. These are conditional estimates, not confirmed opportunities.
- Return scenarios include Rashee Rice; their availability can redistribute the workload.
- Last 3 recorded games: 3.7 targets per game.
Sam LaPorta
Fortified6.3
ESPN6.7
Sleeper6.9
FantasyPros6.9
Sam LaPorta faces MIN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 8.3 fantasy points. The position-specific defensive matchup adjusts the forecast down 10%.
Travis Kelce
Fortified6.6
ESPN5.6
Sleeper7.1
FantasyPros6.7
Travis Kelce faces DEN in Week 8. Recent scoring average: 4.8 fantasy points.
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